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Backwater Adventures By Joey Farah Farah’s Fishing Adventures I point out different fish and identify redfish and help anglers learn to predict their movements. Making perfect casts and pitches to feeding fish. Watching fish swallow your baits as well as run from a perfect presentation will teach you much about the art of sport fishing the shallow flats. Choosing a good shallow water Jeff Jay with one of bait is essential, a few great reds we start off with a DOA caught on his trip SHRIMP. These along with limits of baits are easy and trout! ACTION IS very productive, HOT GIVE ME A they enter the water CALL FOR A SLAM quietly and swim DUNK TRIP! naturally, but most important they don’t get hung up on the grass. Natural colors work best, especially in clear water and scares off less game fish. We head down to the famous nine mile hole, the south side of Baffin, and the East side of all of it. One on one guidance and lots of fish to cast to are what makes this a great couples or small group trip. You come away from that one with a new understanding of the ocean world below the surface as well as a bunch of good eats!
Most guests on the boat are curious about how the recent five trout limit has effected fishing for trout in our area. It doesn’t take long for that to be answered, trout fishing is OFF THE HOOK! In years past the end of summer saw guides and anglers from across the state traveling to the Upper Lagoon to enjoy big boxes of trout using live bait. Yes, in many of the other
These part-time Island residents spent the morning along the Flour Bluff Shoreline catching their limits of trout and one red this week on live piggy perch regions along the Texas coast fishing is good, but the chances to catch 40 trout were much better here than in Rockport or Port Aransas. When the limits changed to 5 fish those anglers chose to stay in their waters and we had half of the pressure and fish taken out of the Upper Lagoon. With anything in nature when you have a depleting stock nature gives you twice the growth. Now we have an extreme amount of 14-17 inch trout out there. At times they are in a frantic feeding mode competing for every bait thrown out. This can make for a very action packed trip. We do a lot of culling, putting our own minimum size limits on fish before they make it into the box. I’ll be excited to Me John with a Laguna see our fishing Shores redfish this week in a few years on a afternoon trip we when these baby spent brushing up skills boomers reach and showing him a few the ripe old age new spots. August Island of 6-8yrs old. when Moon special discount That’s many will reach trophy potential, making a new GOOD OLD DAYS.
The countdown to the end of summer and the first day of school has started. Find a day The reds are or two to get together defiantly turned to build a lifetime on now, LETS GO memory with your GET SOME DRAG kids and family. These are the best days of PULLED OFF! our lives, capture as many as them as you can. Give me a call to find your day on the water, and GET WET!
THE SIGHT CASTING DOWN SOUTH IS WORLD CLASS RIGHT NOW! We have been taking advantage of the best time of the year to wade or drift in my shallow skiff, sight casting and teaching anglers the finest ways to Hunt game fish with a rod and reel. Many people do not like to wade or perhaps have bad knees or feet, my skiff floats in 5” of water, so slow drifts and polling can sneak anglers within feet of tailing and hunting reds. Walking side by side
On the Rocks By Jay Gardner Roadkill Willie and I dumped the skiff yesterday after work and headed out into the Laguna. The clouds were nice, and made the evening drift after work pleasant, as we weren’t staring into the blazing setting sun. There was virtually no one on the water, and the flats were wide open for drifting. We eased up into Nighthawk, and threw a quick drift, but the only thing biting was a dink trout that was about the size of my topwater. We headed down wind towards the King Ranch Shoreline, and tried the edge of the ICWW where Rachel and Zep and I had done well just three days before. Again, zilch. The light was fading, and so far, it was pretty slow. We decided to throw a hail Mary, and just go down in the deep channel and throw some white lures under corks. That was the ticket, and I got a nice trout and two reds in about the last 20
minutes of light. It was going off pretty fast, and we were the only ones fishing the entire stretch of the KRS. I had forgotten how nice it is to fish during the week; especially after work when there is no one on the water. The last fish I reeled in was a 30” redfish that fought like the dickens. I hadn’t seen that deep into my line on the reel in quite some time. As the fish was near spooling me, I remarked how pretty and new the braided line looked on the bottom. Ha! After Roadkill netted the fish and eased it onto the deck, we both noticed that it was a beautiful, healthy redfish, although it was a few inches over the slot. As time goes on, there are more and more of these oversized redfish roaming our bays, and they are a blast when you hook into one. As we are near the end of July, and new licenses will be out in a couple weeks, I decided to use my oversize red drum tag on this fish. Use it or lose it, right? It’s actually pretty simple to tear the tag off the right bottom edge of your fishing license,
notch out the date the fish was caught on, and then fix the tag on the fish. The instructions say to do it with a piece of fishing line or wire at the narrowest part of the tail, but I just used a rubber band I had laying around and it worked great. You could likely use a clothes pin or something else, just make sure that the tag is on the fish and I’m pretty sure you’ll be fine. As fall gets closer, there will be more and more of these oversized redfish that will show up at the jetties and passes, and they will be intercepted by fishermen. Make sure to keep a ruler handy, as well as a pen/pencil, and be ready to “help” some folks tag these oversized brutes when they are landed and retained. It happens every year, and if you see folks not adhering to the rules, give Operation GameThief a call at 1-800-7924263. There can be substantial rewards for calling in and reporting folks who are way over the limit.
Well, it’s about that time folks. The chicharra’s are singing loudly (cicada’s) which indicates that we are nearing the crescendo of summer. Fishing licenses will need to be renewed, families will be trying to get their last summer vacations in before heading back to school, and football season is just a couple weeks out. What a great time to be on the Island! We just need to get through August, and the final summer hurrah with Labor Day that will be here before you know it. This weeks’s picture is of Brud Jones and his dad Larry Jones with a decent trout caught on a recent trip. Seems everyone is getting out there and enjoying the resources that we have right here in our own back yard. Nice photo, gentlemen. I need to get back out on the rocks and chase some tarpon before the jetties fill up with folks intercepting redfish out there. Drop me a line at tarponchaser@mail.com and I’ll see you all On the Rocks.
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Love Crepes But… By Chef Vita Jarrin We Americans love our breakfast foods. We can’t get enough of eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits and the list goes on. Many of us actually like breakfast foods for lunch and even dinner. So much so, that our food culture has changed and figured out how to incorporate such foods as waffles, pancakes and crepes into savory day to day meals. For a while… all the rage has been chicken and waffles. Tune into cooking shows and you’ll see donuts are popular choice for a bun with burger fixings inside. This rage has been so popular that food trucks, carnivals, and restaurants have now started successfully serving these dishes on a daily basis. So what about the Crepe? Where does the crepe fit into all of this? Crepes originated in France and were often served in either a fancy restaurant in a dish called Crepes Suzette, flambéed table side, or as a street food in a creperie stall. Unlike here in the United States, crepes in France can be served as a dessert or as a savory dish. I know most of us assume because it has such a fancy name and they are so delicate that they are difficult to make. Quite to the contrary, once you learn this easy crepe recipe I am going to share with you today, you can be sure to enjoy it for breakfast with berries and cream, or for lunch with black forest ham and Swiss cheese. Crepes are also a great choice for dessert with a dollop of Nutella, strawberries and a heaping scoop of ice cream on top. You don’t need a fancy crepe maker for this thin batter delicacy, all you need is a blender and a non-stick 8 inch skillet.
Crepe Recipe: 2 Large Eggs ¾ C Milk ½ C Water 1 C Flour 3 Tbs. Melted Butter Butter for coating the pan Directions for Plain Crepes: Add liquid to blender and then flour and pulse for 10 seconds. Place in refrigerator for 1 hour. This allows for bubbles to settle and the crepes will be less likely to break. This batter will keep for up to 48 hours. Heat a small non-stick pan and add butter to coat. Pour 1 oz of batter in the center of the pan and swirl the pan and spread the batter evenly while making circles with your wrist. Cook for 30 seconds and flip. Cook for 10 more seconds and remove it by placing it on a cutting board. Lay them flat to cool and continue with the rest of the batter until done. For Savory Variations: Add ¼ tsp. salt, ¼ C fresh chopped herbs, pinch of nutmeg & cayenne and a savory filling of choice when done. Sweeter Variation: Add 2 ½ Tbsp. Sugar, 1 Tsp. Vanilla extract, and 2 Tbsp. and you can even add 2 Tbsp. of liqueur of choice. Tip of the Week: Make this recipe and include your family… try both sweet and savory and allow them to choose the fillings and sit down together and enjoy all of your creations together!!! Most of all…. Enjoy yourself, get creative, try new things and most of all have fun!!! Happy Eats!
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Pet From Beach tragedy to be released to family members
ROCKPORT TX. The first “Merit Show” at Rockport Center for the Arts occurred in July of 1985. The artists chosen were Evelyn Atkinson (also Poster Artist 1998), Gertrude Bryant, Kathy Sayre, Cookie Tillman, and Fred Wright. At the time, all were chosen by popular vote. Now each year a distinguished guest juror chooses five artists of merit, and the public chooses the sixth by popular vote.
2. Police Directed Patrol Officers and Neighborhood Services personnel will be attempting to locate any standing water in the affected neighborhood including examining abandoned properties.
The Corpus Christi Animal Care services would like to thank the community for their outpouring of care and support during this recent tragedy on the beach.
3. Vector Services will conduct continuing surveillance of mosquito traps in the immediate area for signs of the Culex species of mosquito responsible for West Nile virus.
Continuing a 32-year Tradition, six outstanding Rockport Center for the Arts members will display works in the Main Gallery. Five were chosen by juror Joe Peña, Assistant Professor of Painting at Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi. Peña’s selections were made in December of last year during Currents, the annual All-Members exhibit. A Peoples’ Choice, rounds-out the selected artists. The show opens with a reception August 6th from 5-7 pm. Admission is open to the public and free of charge.
The need to spray a larger area is not necessary based on the entomology of the Culex species mosquito and the normal travel distance of this mosquito. Vector Control will be conducting the aerial spray in the evening, and at dusk, since that is the time the Culex is most active. Residents are reminded to check their property for standing water and to avoid, if possible, outdoor activities at dusk and dawn, wear long sleeve shirts and long pants. Use appropriate mosquito repellent with DEET for themselves and their children. Please call 361-826-2489 if you wish to report abandoned property or high grass or standing water.
About the Merit Artists 2016: Robert Pate (Corpus Christi) – Robert, a Senior District Judge and lawyer, was born and raised in Corpus Christi and has been painting for 5 years. With bay-scapes, figurative work, and more contemporary oil pieces, he hopes to show that he isn’t a one trick pony. Bob Rhodes (Corpus Christi) – Bob is a regular in the Life Drawing sessions as well as a fellow plein aire painter. When he’s not painting, Bob likes listening to and playing guitar music. Elena Rodriguez (Port Aransas) – Elena graduated with a BFA from Washington University in Saint Louis and a MFA from New York Academy of Art. She is Director of Events and Membership at the Art Center. Elena’s small oil paintings often hang in the Members Galleries. Taylor Starkey (Victoria) – Taylor is a family practice physician living in Victoria who has been turning wood objects since 1990. Many of his pieces are in private collections. He often uses mesquite wood in his work. Ken Reese (Rockport) - Ken retired from an engineering and management career of 30+ years in 1992. He has been involved in art of one form or another for about 20 years. He regularly teaches a series of ceramic classes at the Art Center and is currently re-establishing his studio in Rockport. He moved from Ovilla, Texas. Clementina Rivera (Rockport) – Clementina started painting at the age of 10 when her mother gave her a set of oil paints. She has been a Shrimporee Poster Artist as well as an Oyster Fest and Hummer/Bird Festival t-shirt artist. Clementina was selected as this year’s peoples’ choice Merit artist.
About Rockport Center for the Arts Rockport Center for the Arts, a vibrant multi-disciplinary nonprofit arts organization of 47 years with 700 active members, is located on Aransas Bay in Rockport, Texas. It is dedicated to providing an environment that nurtures expression and appreciation of art for residents and visitors. The City of Rockport, famous for its vast colony of more than 800 artists, has been identified as “The 100 Best Small Art Towns in America” by John Villani and “Top 10 Artist Colonies” by Allen Bunting in Coastal Living Magazine.
Police Calls Corpus Christi Police Department responded to 1389 calls for service and generated 258 reports for formal criminal complaints from 7:00 a.m. July 18 to 10:30 a.m. on July 19 Animal Care Services took custody of the dog Cona after the crash that claimed his owners lives. The staff along with friends of the victims worked together and were able to contact family to take custody of Cona. Again thank you for all your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Island Police Calls 6800 block State Highway 361 9:40 a.m. July 19 Burglary of a vehicle
Possible charges against the driver are currently pending, awaiting toxicology reports.
SH 361/SPID 1:04 a.m. July 19 Public intoxication
Female Stabbed, Victim Reports It Started With A Craig’s List Sale
14800 block Gulf Beach 8 p.m. July 20 Violation of a court order
July 14, 2400 Capitan Offense:: Aggravated Assault
13500 block Queen Johanna 8:22 a.m. July 22 Alarm
A 39 year old female is reporting to police that she was stabbed several times by a man who came to her house to buy some property that she had advertised on Craig’s List. The victim described the offender as a heavy set Hispanic male with a mustache. She said that he appeared to be about 35 years of age. No suspect vehicle was seen or described by the victim. The victim was transported to Spohn Memorial Hospital with serious injuries that are not thought to be life threatening.
13900 block Jacktar 5 p.m. July 20 Theft $750-$2500
11800 block SH 361 4 p.m. July 18 Hit and Run
15200 block Main Royal 5:32 p.m. July 21 Alarm 15300 block Key Largo 11:19 a.m. July 20 Alarm 13900 block Blackbeard 11:23 a.m. July 18 Alarm 14100 block Atascadera 9:25 p.m. July 24 Warrant 15200 SPID 11:56 a.m. July 18 Theft $2500-$30,000 15200 block Windward 8 p.m. July 23 Criminal mischief $2500-$30,000
This incident is in the early stages of the investigation and police are reaching out to neighbors in the area as well as anybody else that might have information about this crime.
15000 block Aruba 4:29 p.m. July 22 Assault
Anyone who knows any additional information about this crime should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2840. Information about unsolved crimes may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at 888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.
14700 block Whitecap 5:30 p.m. July 19 Burglary of a motor vehicle $100-$750 (two counts)
Rockport Center for the Arts is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM and Sunday from 1 to 4 PM. Admission is always free. For more information call (361)729-5519 or visit rockportartcenter.com.
13000 block Jacktar 7:12 a.m. July 18 Alarm
15200 block Windward 9:37 p.m. July 21 Alarm 15300 block Whitecap 8:55 p.m. July 23 Vehicle impound 15300 block Tortuga 10 a.m. July 19 Burglary of a motor vehicle
CCPD wants to remind the community that we have created exchange sites that could be used for merchandise transactions that originated on Craig’s List, Facebook, etc.
13700 block Three Fathoms 12 p.m. July 19 Fraud
The police Department currently has 4 merchandise exchange sites that are monitored 24 hours a day by cameras.
15800 block Punta Espada Loop 1:21 a.m. July 19 Criminal mischief $750-$2500
13700 block Hawksnest 11:07 July 19 Alarm 13900 block El Socorro 12:51 p.m. July 19 Alarm
15800 block SPID 3:15 p.m. July 22 Public intoxication
1.) Central Public Library – 805 Commanche st.
15800 block SPID 12:07 a.m. July 21 Alarm 15900 block Gulf Beach 4:43 p.m. July 23 DWI
2.) Ben F McDonald Public Library- 4044 Greenwood Dr.
16200 block Gulf Beach 12:56 a.m. July 20 Intoxicated manslaughter by vehicle/Theft $100-$750
3.) Owen R. Hopkins Public Library Public Library -3202 McKinzie Rd
15000 block Windward 6:09 a.m. July 27 Assault 13300 block SPID 4:16 a.m. July 26 Boat theft
4.) Anita & W.T. Neyland Public Library- 1230 Carmel Pkwy
14900 block Whitecap 2 a.m. July 25 Credit card abuse
#5 West Nile Mosquito Detected 400 Bartlett
15300 block Leeward 10 a.m. July 25 Burglary of motor vehicle
The Corpus Christi Animal Control and Vector Services received a confirmation of West Nile virus in a mosquito in the 400 Block Bartlett from a test that was submitted July 12, 2016.
138000 block Eaglesnest 8:30 p.m. July 24 Theft $100$750 16000 block Cuttywark 6:30 p.m. July 24 Burglary of a motor vehicle
Vector Services has implemented the Mosquito Management Response Plan to this detection. The response entails the following:
15700 block SPID 9:34 p.m. July 25 Aggravated Assault with a deadly weapon/family violence/Assault
1. The spraying of a 1/2 mile radius around the area of the detection for three consecutive nights beginning tonight.
16200 block Gulf Beach 1:40 a.m. July 24 Theft $100-$750
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Timon’s Ministries Serves the Community with Love, Expertise, and Compassion By Brent Rourk
“We are each of us angels with only one wing, and we can only fly by embracing one another” ~ Luciano de Crescenzo Traveling the frontage road near the intersection of SPID and Waldron Road, you might miss it, but maybe not. During day hours groups of people can be observed hanging around an old white building topped with the sign TIMON’S MINISTRIES. A weary white van with many miles on it frequently rests in the hot summer
Linda, Cindy and Kae model a dental chair and equipment smile. Kae radiates a warm and professional demeanor and always sports a stylish hat to complement her daily wardrobe. They are all some of her signatures. Kae and I moved to her office to begin a lengthy interview and I was convinced that the public did not truly understand the scope and depth of how Timon’s supports our community.
Kae Berry in the Crisis Pantry which serves 300 families each month sun on the uneven parking lot. Typically, people begin congregating at Timon’s in the morning, several of them worn in both years and clothing, s e e k i n g respite from the scorching summer sun. In the spring, they weather our violent rain storms and in the winter our blankets of cold. To the average Dr. Blair passerby, these people might look scary, poor, dangerous, and haggard. We should probably not be so quick to judge. They and many other Corpus Christi residents, homeless or not, simply need help, and they are waiting for angels. For those who believe in angels, you know what I mean. For those who do not, I would recommend that you understand what Timon’s Ministries does to help people. Timon’s Executive Director Kae Berry, a small staff, and 75 volunteers have created an indispensable and indescribable service for poor and homeless in the Flour Bluff area, offering everything from food, meals, medical attention, school supplies, and clothing. They also offer information and guidance. Love and kindness are abundant and free.
“You’ll find that life is still worthwhile, if you just smile.” ~ Charlie Chaplin As I walked into Timon’s, after greeting a few clients outside the building, I was immediately greeted ‘by name’ by staffer Cindy, who sported a huge, welcoming smile. It was not that plastic smile; the forced and disingenuous one that is woefully all too common. Staffers Debbie and later Mark also warmly greeted me, also making me feel welcome, safe, and comfortable. Within seconds Kae welcomed me with her
Today, staffers and volunteers Cindy, Becky, Mark, and Linda were working in concert to take care of as many needs as possible. The tantalizing wafts of freshly baked meat loaf escaped the kitchen into the office area. Serving poor and needy since 2000, Timon’s Ministries has gained a reputation as a place where angels work, and they were working today. Linda’s meatloaf is so delicious that lunchtime during her volunteer cooking day (Tuesday) is popular and crowded. An eager and hungry line of clients wrapped the walls of the dining room while those already served munched away at their lunch, some savoring every bite as if it were sent from heaven. Smiles. An overriding aura of appreciation filled the dining room as diners ate, chatted with one another in comfort and safety, and then slowly departed. A crew of four volunteers served every visitor with warm eyes, a wide smile, a few precious and kind words, and a full tray of delicious fare, including tantalizing meat loaf, tasty mashed potatoes, salad, and juicy, sweet watermelon. Those in line appreciated the smile and kindness as much as the meal. For several lunch takers (homeless or poor) it was to be the first smile and kind words of the day, and perhaps the only meal. Word is that some poor lunch line clients call from around Corpus Christi to find out what is being served. Although the Meat Loaf lunch day is arguably the most popular, the kitchen staff serves tasty, healthy, and savory lunches six days a week, offering that same smile and kind greeting. Staffer Mark efficiently cleaned up the dining area toting trays, eating utensils, and cups to the dish washing area. Mark is a man of many hats as he cleans, cooks, serves, and does any other task needed to serve the clients Linda turned to me with a smile, and with unbridled sincerity stated, “I love Tuesdays; they are my favorite days because I get to come here.” ‘Get to’! I caught it. Not ‘have to’. Not ‘find time to’; but rather ‘get to come here’. Her fellow chow line volunteers are equally and unmistakably enthusiastic and happy to be part of the Timon’s volunteer family. Their genuine and caring spirit coupled with their easy demeanor both promote and reveal a positive and nurturing relationship with their hungry clients. Their spirit feeds hungry souls while their lunch (especially today’s meat loaf) feeds hungry bodies.
Serving lunch to clients at Timon’s
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Port A Happenings Tube Races and Open Swim: The pool is the place to be Saturday, July 30. Located at 700 Clark Pkwy, late night fun will be held this Saturday from 6-8 pm. This time it will be tube racing. Either bring your own or use one of the pool’s. Open swim also is available during the time. Interval Training: Personal trainer Karen Decker holds high intensity interval training three days each week. Monday, Wednesday and Friday classes are at 7am and noon usually at the Civic Center, 710 W. Ave. A, but place can change. Contact Karen at 361-903-0901 for location. A lower impact class also is held at 5:15pm on Mondays and Wednesdays. Instruction is open to men and women, is intense, but everyone works to their own ability, health restraints and level of fitness. Cost is $3 a class or $30 for 15 classes. Cash or check made out to COPA (City of Port Aransas). Classes are courtesy of the City of Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department. Port A Duathlon Summer Series: Interested in expanding your fitness experience? Everyone is invited to participate in this training targeted for people with moderate endurance fitness (i.e. Can run a 5k). Consisting of a swim and run, this training will build (i.e. Get longer) as the summer goes on. Contact Laura Derkits for more information at 713-201-3627. Spring Forest Qigong: Moving meditation that’s a simple, efficient and effective method of activating the body’s energy system. With the simple movements, you clear energy channels of the body and preserve wellness or accelerate healing. It’s a way to discover the body’s natural intelligence and balance. Anyone and everyone regardless of ability, age or beliefs can practice the techniques and become healthier and happier. It is held every Saturday at 9am, meeting at the pavilion in the Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie’s Pasture located at the end of Port Street. $5 Community Pool Classes: The pool is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday from 1-6 pm. It is open for Lap Swim and Exercise Tuesday through Friday, 7 am to 6 pm and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6 pm. Total Body Aquacize with AAAI Water Aerobics instructor Sally Jo Bartlett is held Tuesday through Friday at 7:30am and noon on Saturday. Water Aerobics are held Tuesday through Friday at 12 noon Deep Water Aerobics are held Wednesday and Friday at 11 am.
It will be held at the Girl Scout hut inside the Parks and Recreation building, 739 W. Ave. A. $2. Sunset Yoga in the Park:Yoga class has been switched to Tuesday night on Aug. 2. Stretch, let your mind relax and enjoy the natural beauty at Sunset Yoga in the Park at 7pm. Meet certified yoga instructor Lianne Thomas for easy Hatha yoga at the Patsy Jones Amphitheater in Roberts Point Park, 301 J.C. Boulevard. Cost is $2, cash or checks may be made out to COPA (City of Port Aransas). Bring your own mat or use one of the extras. Open to men and women. The schedule for the rest of summer is this class in August, Sept. 6, then back to every week starting in October. Birding on the Boardwalk: The public is invited for a free guided birding tour for anyone, novice to expert. It is held every Wednesday at 9 am at the Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center at end of Ross Ave. in Port Aransas. Expert local guide Nan Dietert imparts her knowledge that inhabit or visit the birding center. Tower and a handicapped accessible walkway give plenty of opportunities to see fowl, animal, flora and fauna. Held all year weekly courtesy of Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department. Bingo/Board Games: Have fun and win prizes at bingo or try to beat others at board games on Wednesday, Aug. 3, from 2-4pm, This free event is open to families and kids. Children under 5 need adult present. It will be held at the Girl Scout hut inside the Parks and Recreation building, 739 W. Ave. A. NatureWalk: Join a Naturalist for walk through trails at the Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie’s Pasture located at end of Port Street. The walk is held the first and third Fridays of the month with this one set for tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 5. Meet at Preserve pavilion at 11am for the free event. Port A RPG Game Night: Port Aransas Parks and Recreation is offering a game night for high school and college student, ages 16 and older. In a controlled environment, gamers will play Pathfinder, Star Wars RPG and Mutants and Masterminds. It is held every Friday and Saturday, 4:30pm to close, in the Girl Scout hut inside Parks and Recreation building, 739 W. Ave. A.. There is no charge to attend.
Snack and Play: The public is invited to join Parks and Recreation from 11:30am-12:30pm for Snack and Play. It is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 1. Get snack and play a water game near the Patsy Jones Amphitheater in Roberts Point Park. Families, kids of all ages welcome to the free event.
The Island Moon provides this space for Island organizations. If you are a member of a club and want to get the word out about your events and/or projects send them along and we will get them in. Be sure to include a brief description of what your organization does and a contact person for those interested in joining. Send the info to editor@islandmoon.com and we will include it. Or call us at 9497700. Padre Island Antique Classic Car Club (PIACCC) is open to all vehicles 25 years and older: Antique, Classic, Roadsters, Hot Rods, etc; who would like to meet to plan meetings, socials, rallies, tours, car shows on and around the Island. Please contact piaccarclub@aol.com for information on the upcoming meeting. Please include your contact information and the type of car owned. Padre Island Dog Owners Group (PI DOG). Meets monthly for dog and owner activities, training and education. Free to join! To join, visit padreislanddogpark.com or contact Lyn (lyn.edler@gmail.com) or Bev (bevhoffman@aol.com). PI DOG will NOT meet in July or August. Have a fun filled summer & see you in September! Upcoming Activities: Kiwanis Club of Port Aransas. Kiwanis meet at Noon each Wednesday at Stingray’s, 401 Beach Ave., Port Aransas. For more information please email portakiwanis@ gmail.com. Padre Island Ukulele Club – We meet every other Tuesday night! Call or text Danny Salazar at (316) 877--‐7071 for the next meeting date. Beginners Workshop: 6 to 7 PM and Open Jam: 7 to 8 PM. All Skills levels welcome. Location: Island Joe’s Coffee and Gallery, 13919 SPID, right here on the island. A $3 per person donation covers the workshop, materials and the open jam. Loaner ukuleles available at no extra cost. RSVP online. PadreIslandUkeClub@ gmail.com Padre Island Yacht Club – is welcoming new members. We have Boat slips available now for members. Contact Ralph Ferges, rferges@gmail.com for slip rental information. Check us out as every Friday Night is Happy Hour from 6:00 p.m. to 9 p.m. Contact David Satterwhite, Rear Commodore in charge of Memberships, dgsatterwhite@gmail.com to attend. Padre Island Yacht Club (PIYC) members enjoy small boat Poker Runs, Cruises to area restaurants, Progressive Dinners, 4th of July Boat Parade, extended boat cruises to Palacios, TX. South Padre Island, Ingleside, Rockport, Fulton, and other areas. The Members plan several social events every year including Holiday Events and Potlucks, Dinner Dances, Murder Mysteries, Soup Nights, Chili Cookoffs, Old Fashioned Picnics, Talent Night, Theme Parties such as “Tie One On”, Fab 50’s, Brazilian, Western, and Medieval Nights.
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PIYC hosts The La Posada Foundation, whose mission is to gather toys and other donations for the US Marines “Toys for Tots” campaign through The Annual La Posada Parades and the Scuttlebutts La Posada Kick-off Party and Auction. PIYC actively supports and promotes other charities as well; Wounded Warriors, Spoil Island Clean-up, Coast Guard Auxiliary, and Paddle for Parkinsons. Please come, join us! Check us out for a Friday Night Happy Hour! KIWANIS Club of Padre Island. Kiwanis meets at Veranda Restaurantat Schlitterbahn at Noon on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Padre Island Rotary Club. Padre Island Rotary Club. Of the things we think, say, or do…..Is it the TRUTH?....Is It FAIR to all concerned?... Will it Build GOODWILL and better FRIENDSHIPS?....Will it be BENEFICIAL to all Concerned? If you can meet this 4-way test the Padre Island Rotary is looking for you! We meet the second and fourth Thursday of each month at the Veranda Restaurant Schlitterbahn at 5:30 pm.
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Contact is Linda Walsh, Secretary, lawalshva@yahoo.com or 361-445-7999. Island Strategic Action Committee. Is a 14-member committee which meets at 5:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the Comfort Suites on Windward Drive. The committee’s purpose is to advise the Corpus Christi City Council on matters
pertaining to The Island. All meetings are open to the public and the public is invited to address the committee during the public comment period. Padre Island Business Association. The association is a not-for-profit organization whose primary purpose is to advertise and promote Padre/Mustang Islands, Flour Bluff and Corpus Christi while advancing the interests of the business community. It is managed by a 9-member board of directors. A membership luncheon is held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at The Veranda starting at noon. Mixers are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. The association annually has two fundraising events – Taste of the Island in the fall and a Wine Tasting in the spring. P.I.E. Padre Island Enrichment Club is a ladies only social club open to all owners/ residents of North Padre. We hope to enrich our members through social activities and community involvement and we have A LOT of FUN in the process. We have monthly luncheons (2nd Friday) along with groups of bunco, bridge, spades, craft club and book clubs. We also have social events throughout the year including a monthly “Happy Hour” where the guys join in. We enjoy raising money for scholarships for local graduating seniors as well as other worthy causes in our community. We would love for you to join us and see how PIE can be part of your life. For more info please contact our membership chair Jaki Boyd @ 533-0854 Island United Political Action Committee: Maximize representation of Corpus Christi residents on Padre and Mustang Islands in area government by promoting and supporting, by the endorsement process, proactive and unified voting in non-partisan races and other issues and referendums put to public vote. Meetings are open to the public. IUPAC meets meeting the 2nd Thursday of the month from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Island Time Sushi Bar and Seafood Grill. Board President - Brent Rourk, Phone 361-2447603 e-mail: brentrourk@yahoo.com. Parrot Heads of Port Aransas – is a notfor-profit organization whose purpose is to assist in community and environmental concerns and provide a variety of social activities for people who wish to volunteer. Founded in 2009 the club motto is “Partying With a Purpose.” To join go to portaransasparrotheads.com or call LuAnn Ferguson, 361 749-5141 or 817 291-7034. POA - Padre Isles Owners Association. The Association’s primary responsibility is to maintain the Common Areas, assess and collect the annual fees and provide information and assistance to property owners. .. Membership in PIPOA is automatic for anyone acquiring record legal title to any property within Padre Isles. Their office is located at 14015 Fortuna Bay Drive on The Island. (361) 949-7025, padreisles@ pipoa.net. ARK – Animal Rehabilitation Keep. Located in Port Aransas the ARK is affiliate with the University of Texas at Austin Marine Science Center. They handle the rehabilitation of most species of wildlife in the area with an emphasis on marine animals. They care for about 1300 animals each year, including about 300 sea turtles and more than 100 species of birds. If you find an animal in peril they can help Tony Amos is the Director. 750 Channel View Dr. Port Aransas. 361 749-6793, 361 442-7638. afamos@mail.utexas.edu. Island’s PIPPs Chapter of Corpus Christi Red Hat Society. In 2004 a group of Island ladies got together under a Palapa and founded the Padre Island Palapa Pals (PIPPs). Our only rule is that there are no rules! We are all about fun and friendship. We meet once a month for lunch and various fun outings from cupcake making to CPR. ISLAND ROVERS: Walks every Saturday 3-4 miles or less along the beach, depending on peoples fitness and desires. Meets every Saturday, at 0745 at Padre Balli Park Office South of Encantada, in the parking lot between the office and the RV park. Walk starts at 8am. No competition, just conversation and healthy fitness. Find us on Facebook! Padre Island Book Wine & Spirits. This is the Island book club. We meet the first Wednesday of each month at Island Time Sushi Bar and Grill at 7:00 pm. Wonderful group of ladies that like to read, love socializing with the girls and drinking wine! Come out and join us we would love to have you! Contact Linda Walsh, lawalshva@ yahoo.com or 361-445-7999, or just show up!
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Three Chords and the Truth By Ronnie Narmour ronnienarmour@gmail.com
Austin Heat…
It was another great week of live music in Port A. Austin Heat (Austin, TX) played two nights this weekend, Friday at the Back Porch and Saturday at Giggity’s. They
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Landing, etc. He’ll be at the Wild Horse this Friday. I caught him at Treasure Island last weekend and the place is packed. So is every place he plays. It’s straight country… Clint Black, George Strait, Garth Brooks, etc… but James has a great baritone voice and pulls it off like a pro. He reminds me of the years I spent in the honky tonks of San Antonio. Well, good on him. It turns out Port A has a need to boot scoot. He’ll be at the Wild Horse this Friday.
played the cool music in the 70’s and 80’s. They had a nice crowd on the porch at Shorty’s and everyone stayed all night.
DO NOT MISS LIST Again, the Back Porch has got it going on. Their band on Friday, Finding Friday
Treasure Island that I’ve been wanting to see for a while, Somethin’ Silky. They play Brewster and Rockit’s in Corpus and I’m told they’re very good. Worth checking out. Another show I know will be on fire is the Michael Milligan and Texiana Bluez guys at Giggity’s. Renee drew us another great portrait in her stick figure series. Also, Ruben Limas and the Rolling J’s will play the Wild Horse,
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Austin Heat tore it up last weekend in Port A absolutely slayed both nights. I am great friends with these fellows and I know how stoked they get coming to Port A, it shows in their enthusiasm. Their singer, Brian Scartocci, has only one speed… kill. He is a born entertainer. When’s the last time you saw a singer do knee drops and splits to rival James Brown. It’s no wonder he was a finalist on The Voice. His voice has a unique intonation in a high range with lots of vibrato (ala’ Aaron Neville). Plus, that’s one tight band unit backing him up. Their key’s player, Small Don Burrows, is an old bud of mine from Lubbock and used to play with Joe Ely and Doak Snead. The rhythm section, Dexter Walker on drums and Freddie Marshall on bass, are a couple of brothers from Austin that define tight, Freddie is a string popper and Dexter swings as solid as an elephant’s trunk (Keith Ferguson gave me that one. And the band leader, Austin Roach, adds great guitar riffs and harmonies that are plenty flashy but at the same time, laid back enough to make the whole unit meld as a band. Their stuff is nice and funky and it just works. Not sure if we’ll see them again this year. I know there might be something in the works for Halloween. I’ll let you know.
Elsewhere, I caught another rocking country show at the Porch on Thursday with the Chris Saucedo show. I gotta hand it to Back Porch booker Becky Hyden for consistently booking such high powered entertainment. I mean her shows this weekend were all stellar, Saucedo, Austin Heat and Gary P. Nunn. Attagirl Gary P. Nunn played Becky, I see the Back Porch on why they keep Saturday you around. I also caught a really great show at Shorty’s on Saturday with the Independent Thieves. I popped in to hear a few songs and ended up staying for an hour. Garrett The Independent Thieves played Shorty’s last Wieland and Saturday David King play the best folk around right now. They are both equally talented on guitar and mandolin and their voices sound like they are brothers. I love their rendition of Galway Girl. And, and the Bad Buoys show at Shorty’s on Friday was another was another pleasant surprise. Those four
James Little…
There’s another cat around here lately that’s been catching tread. James Little (Corpus Christi, TX) seems to be everywhere. I know he plays Treasure Island, Giggity’s, Shorty’s, The James Little played Wild Horse, Treasure Island last Brewster Street, Saturday Behringer’s
The Bad Buoys played Shorty’s last Friday vets: Steve Goldstein, Woodie Lawson, Ron Baker and Rusty Hicks all have the capacity to front the band. It’s fun watching them all take their turns. It’s classic rock but from the FM station that
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(San Antonio, TX), are an R&B/ soul dance band with a guy they call Bird, who can wail like no tomorrow. This is a big six piece band with hot chick back-up singers. This is the show to catch. Also on Friday, the sexy Edna de la Garza will bring her band of Lyrical Byngers to Giggity’s. That’s always a hot show. I told you James Little is at the Wild Horse on Friday. Plus John Boyd of Passing Strangers will bring his most excellent solo show to Treasure Island, powerhouse blues-rocker John Cortez will play Shorty’s and the “Rasta Cowboy” Bill Snipes will play our local pirate bar, The Gaff. On Saturday, Americana stud Mark McKinney will play the Porch. I’m sure they’ll sell out for that one. Also on Saturday, there’s a band playing
Michael Milligan will play Giggity’s this Saturday Coach Jim Dugan will be at the Gaff and a guy we’ve only seen once a couple of months ago and really impressed us, John Egan (Houston, TX) will play Shorty’s. Egan is the real deal. He plays a bottleneck slide country blues deal ala’ Lightning Hopkins or Mance Lipscomb. He’s really good. That ought to keep you busy for a while. Be safe out there. ♫ ♪ And, that’s the truth ♫ ♪
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Tuesday, August 2 Paul Taylor Band @ Giggity’s Billy Snipes @ Wild Horse
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Friday, August 5 Two Tons of Steel @ Back Porch
Sunday, August 7 Billy Snipes @ Behringer’s Landing Antone & the All Stars @ Giggity’s Monday, August 8 Open Jam w/ Selfie @ Giggity’s Tuesday, August 9 Paul Taylor Band @ Giggity’s Billy Snipes @ La Playa Wednesday, August 10 Billy Snipes @ Giggity’s Randy Rogers, Wade Bowen @ Brewster Street Thursday, August 11 Billy Snipes @ Wild Horse Selfie @ Back Porch Free Beer Band @ Giggity’s Ruben & the Rolling J’s @ Shorty’s Statesboro Revue, Nathan Bonnes @ Brewster Street Somethin’ Silky @ Rockit’s Friday, August 12 Gary P. Nunn @ Back Porch Duke E. Brown @ Wild Horse Three In a Row @ Treasure Island Jim Dugan @ The Gaff Red Giant @ Giggity’s Billy Snipes & the Rasta Cowboys @ Shorty’s James Little @ Brewster Street Reverend’s Daughter @ Rockit’s
Monday, August 1 Open Jam w/ Selfie @ Giggity’s Open Mic @ Rockit’s
Wednesday, August 3 Bubba Westly @ Giggity’s Sublime, Rome, Dirty Heads, Tribal Seeds @ Concrete Street John Boyd Somethin’ Silky Thursday, August 4 Cody Bryan Band @ Back Right on Red Porch Three in a Row Free Beer Band @ Giggity’s Rich Lockhart Selfie @ Shorty’s 315 N. Alister Stoney LaRue, Shane Smith @ Brewster Street (361) 416-1020 Bandora @ Rockit’s
Saturday, August 6 Larry Joe Taylor @ Back Porch Billy Snipes @ Drop Anchor Ruben & the Rolling J’s @ Giggity’s Emily Dale @ The Gaff Buddy Trevino @ Shorty’s James Little Band @ Behringer’s Landing Five Card Draw @ Brewster Street Another Level @ Rockit’s
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Saturday, August 13 Greezy Wheels @ Shorty’s Max Stalling @ Back Porch Matt Hole @ Giggity’s Billy Snipes @ Drop Anchor Greezy Wheels @ Shorty’s BELT SANDER RACES, Leslie Willey, Russell Edge @ The Gaff Mikayla Griffin @ Sunset Sounds Sing Along Piano Bar @ Brewster Street Soul Track Mind @ Rockit’s